There are a ton of misconceptions out there on the internet when it comes to cheating (adultery) during marriage. There seems to be even more misconceptions as to the impact an affair has on divorce proceedings. We’ll discuss how affairs and adultery will not impact your divorce proceedings, and when it actually might.

When you are considering divorce, there’s a lot of questions about who gets what. California is a community property state. The assets and income you received during marriage are jointly shared. That may be an asset, like a bank account, may be divided equally. But, it could also mean that one party takes a car, and pays the other party 50% of the value. As long as you and your spouse agree to a division of assets, you do not need to follow California community property rules.

Having to co-parent alongside a clinically diagnosed narcissist can be challenging. A lot more than challenging, actually. Narcissists specifically can be difficult to be around on top of being emotionally draining. But there are ways to help you cope for the sake of your child, and how to stand up for your boundaries.

If you have visitation rights, your time with your child is limited. It’s important that you maximize the time you have with your child to develop deeper bonds that benefit your child. However, you may also be concerned that you are going to receive less time if the custodial parent changes their mind. If that’s a concern you have, it’s important to know how you can lose the visitation you do have.

Divorce mediation is a cooperative process. Once you start, a neutral third party will help you in your separation with your partner. A mediator can assist those who have simple matters to more complex cases.

If you’ve been in a custody battle with your spouse and you are wondering what it will take to succeed in custody mediation, you have come to the right place. If you don’t already know what mediation is, it is a process where you and your spouse use a trained mediator to act as a third party neutral. Mediation is one of the best ways to make sure your children’s interests are the priority.